Utility (Restaurants)

Areas USA, Inc•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Utility associate works in Food & Beverage Operations and reports to the Concept Manager. This non-exempt role is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, equipment, and the dishwashing area. Cleaning is performed using machine and manual methods, specific chemicals, and, when needed, heavy equipment and steam cleaning. The associate also handles deliveries and supplies, stocks and checks food items, and maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary work area. The pay rate is $17.50 per hour.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience working in a restaurant environment.
Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read labels and chemical information.
Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
Ability to stand for long periods; use hands and fingers; handle, feel, communicate verbally, and hear; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
English language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness of floors, ceiling tiles, walls, windows, worktables, meat blocks, hoods, vents, grills, refrigerators, service counters, serving trays, and storage areas.
Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glassware, tableware, and utensils, then place them in racks for the dish machine.
Carry clean dishes to the cook’s line and other appropriate storage areas.
Pick up and remove trash and garbage, including from the dumpster.
Notify the Manager if the dish machine or rinse-cycle temperatures fall below safety standards.
Clean equipment with specified chemicals to meet sanitary standards; this may include heavy equipment and steam cleaning trash receptacles.
Load and unload supply trucks and transfer supplies between storage and work areas.
Stock, date, rotate, and check the temperature of food items.
Organize deliveries and place them in their assigned locations.
Maintain and clean the dish machine throughout the day.
Perform other duties as directed.